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17 Cards in this Set
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aquatic
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1.Growing or living in or on water. 2. In or upon water.
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assert
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To say firmly; to declare.
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assertion
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A firm statement or declaration.
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Assertive
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Self-assured; bold and confident
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avert
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1.To turn away. 2. To keep from happening
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bleak
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1.Without much hope. 2. Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather.
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blithe
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1.Cheerful; carefree 2. Not showing proper care; heedless
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docile
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Well behaved; easy to handle
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dwindle
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To keep on becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount.
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lethal
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Causing or capable of causing death
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monitor
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1.To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note. 2. A video screen used to display information.
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mutilate
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To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out.
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nimble
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1.Able to move quickly and easily. 2. Showing quickness of thinking; clever
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plight
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A difficult or dangerous condition or situation
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Ponderous
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Heavy and slow moving
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verge
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1.an edge, border, or brink. 2. To come close to the edge or border of.
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vigilant
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Watchful; ready for danger.
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